*The 3-year first-time residency attainment rate is the weighted average of the 2022-23, through 2024-25 academic years. For each year, the rate is the percent of students attaining a residency out of all graduates or expected graduates in the year who were active applicants in the NRMP match in that year or who attained a residency outside the NRMP match in that year. The 1-year first-time residency attainment rate is 95% for 2024-2025 graduates.
Celebrate the 2025 AUC Alumni Award Winners
Every year, AUC graduates make remarkable contributions in medicine — improving patient care, advancing medical practice and giving back to future physicians. The 2025 AUC Alumni Awards honor three exceptional graduates whose journeys exemplify the transformative impact of medical education.
Superman On Call
Discover how AUC Alumni Excellence Award winner Dr. Sandip Saha, MD ’10, blends precision, artistry, and compassion in interventional pulmonology. From early inspiration to leading a pioneering program, his story embodies purpose, resilience, and care.
Dr. Zynab Hassan – Alumni Ambassador Award | Inspiring Mentor & Urgent Care Leader
Discover how AUC alumna Dr. Zynab Hassan, medical director and Alumni Ambassador Award honoree, blends a passion for urgent care with hands-on mentorship to guide the next generation of medical professionals.
Coming Full Circle: How Personal Experience Shaped a Path to Medicine and Alumni Accolade
As a young child, a hematologist at the renowned Children’s Hospital in her adopted home of Minnesota changed Dr. Racquel Kaizer’s life.
Dr. Paul Nanda: Global Health Volunteer & CMO Insights
Explore how AUC alum Dr. Paul Nanda’s global health missions shaped his career from family medicine resident to CMO, inspiring students through mentorship.
Dr. Toghrul Talishinskiy: Advancing Robotic Surgery With Compassion and Precision
What if you could combine cutting-edge technology with deep human connection to transform lives? Dr. Toghrul Talishinskiy’s journey shows that you can.